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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,215.94, 366,459.99 and 131,893.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,215.94, 366,459.99 and 131,893.78 is: 197,914.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,215.94 : 366,459.99 = 131,893.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,215.94/366,459.99 = 131,893.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,215.94x = 366,459.99 × 131,893.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,215.94x = 48,333,793,299.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333,793,299.86/244,215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,914.16

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